Hany Al-Banna
Hany Al-Banna

Al-Banna founded Islamic Relief, the largest Western-based international Muslim relief and development NGO. Established in 1984, the organisation provides assistance in over 30 countries worldwide. HM the late Queen Elizabeth honoured Al-Banna’s work, giving him an OBE for his services to the community. In 2015, Islamic Relief signed a memorandum of understanding with the African Union, formalising a partnership to tackle poverty in the continent.

Source of Influence: Philanthropy, Charity & Development

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